In a world where self is all, being different should be celebrated. Key words here: should be. Yet society constantly demonizes the unique qualities of an individual for straying from the status quo.
We live in a "me" society.
As long as your "me" doesn't differ from the collective "me".
Almost as if the world was saying, "It's all about me, but that 'me' is too different."
How many ways can we say hypocrite?
Exactly.
Wouldn't it be reasonable to then think the prejudice against unique differences is rooted in jealousy? As if the self of society in general sees the differences as something greater or more worthwhile. Unfortunately, it stands to reason. How very sad for us all.
To demonize and admonish the unique will ultimately stall our development as a culture. Without the breaking of the assumed status quo, we limit, even eliminate, our chances to discover and expand. We end our chance to survive as a species.
How very sad for us.
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